Dutchman Hospitality reopening five restaurants Thursday

By Kevin Lynch Staff Writer

Friday

May 15, 2020 at 11:53 AMMay 15, 2020 at 6:33 PM

WALNUT CREEK — Based on state guidelines for safe operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dutchman Hospitality will reopen its five Ohio restaurant dining rooms and gift shops at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Three of the five restaurants are in the Holmes County area, including Berlin Farmstead in Berlin, Der Dutchman and Carlisle Gifts in Walnut Creek, and Dutch Valley Restaurant and Dutch Valley Gifts in Sugarcreek.

Der Dutchman Restaurant and Carlisle Gifts in Bellville and Plain City round out the five. Carlisle Gifts in Plain City opened on Tuesday. All gift shops will open at 10 a.m. each day for high-risk guests only.

Vicki VanNatta, public relations coordinator for Dutchman Hospitality, said plans are to offer breakfast in the restaurant dining rooms on Saturdays only. She suggests checking the website and social media pages for updates and specific hours for the location you plan to visit.

Hours and menu offerings may vary by location. All bakeries will continue to open at 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday and close at 7 p.m.

"We will continue to offer carryout and curbside service Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., VanNatta said. "As business demands increase, we hope to gradually open our restaurants with normal hours and a complete menu."

The Carlisle Inn in Walnut Creek will also reopen on Thursday. There is no specific date for the opening of Ohio Star Theater; however, the box office opened on Tuesday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VanNatta said for the protection of guests and staff, all COVID-19 guidelines will be strictly followed and adhered to. Staff members will wear facial masks when they can safely do so and when appropriate. Staff members will wear gloves in compliance with existing food code, when handling ready to serve food.

VanNatta said Dutchman restaurants will adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Ohio Restaurant Association outlined in the Ohio Restaurant Promise. "Our inns will follow the Safe Stay guidelines developed by the American Hotel and Lodging Association."

Staff will also continue to practice regular, effective hand-washing.

Guest parties will be separated by the required 6 feet for adequate social distancing. This means not all tables in the dining room will be utilized. The buffet and salad bar will not be available in the previous self-serve form.

Reservations will not be taken. No parties larger than 10 will be permitted to be seated together. All hard surfaces will be sanitized on a regular and frequent schedule.

Restrooms will be routinely cleaned, sanitized and stocked with soap and paper towels or hand dryers. Guests are welcome to wear masks when they visit "but at this time, we do not require our guests to wear masks," she said.

"The opening of our Ohio dining rooms and shops has been eagerly anticipated," VanNatta said.

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